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Obituaries for Thursday, November 14, 2019

MADELINE L. POOLER OAKLAND – Madeline Louise Pooler, 84, of Oakland passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born in Waterville on December 30, 1935, the daughter of Norbert A. and Marie Belle (Bolduc) Rancourt. On August 9, 1952, she married Harold T. Pooler, of Waterville, spending the […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: AARP fighting for prescription drug cost reductions

To the editor: On behalf of our 230,000 members, AARP Maine thanks Congressman Jared Golden for participating in our recent tele-town hall on prescription drug costs. Nearly 3,500 Mainers participated in the forum and many asked questions of Congressman Golden live during the call. Much of the discussion focused on the latest news from Washington, […]

Eagle Scout candidate organizes work day

by Bernie Welch Member of the Vassalboro Grange Photo by Ron Emery, Troop #479 There is something wonderful about being amongst volunteers. What better way than to be part of an Eagle Scout project that promotes community, conversation and education. The Vassalboro Historical Society and the Vassalboro Grange partnered with the Maine Rivers to create […]

FOR YOUR HEALTH – Ask The Doctor: Early Morning Challenges With ADHD

(NAPSI)—ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by impairing levels of inattention, disorganization, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. For people with ADHD, these behaviors are more severe, occur more often, and interfere with or reduce the quality of how they function socially, at school, or in a job. Does your child with ADHD struggle in the morning? Does your […]

AARP SCAM ALERT: Bank Imposter Scam

A new scam that has emerged this summer involves criminals posing as bank representatives and offering to pick up a customer’s “compromised” bank card. This scam originates over the phone with the impostor offering to send a ”senior services” agent to the house to pick up the credit card or debit card and PIN so […]

LEGAL NOTICES for Thursday, November 7, 2019

STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT COURT ST., SKOWHEGAN, ME SOMERSET, ss NOTICE TO CREDITORS 18-A MRSA sec. 3-801 The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication date of this notice October 31, 2019 If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present your claim within […]